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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 304.05 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 304.05 and 179.82 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 304.05 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/304.05 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 304.05 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 54,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674.95/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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