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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.63 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.63 and 111.18 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.63 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.63 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.63 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 33,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.03/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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