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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 302.66 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 302.66 and 179.21 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 302.66 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/302.66 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 302.66 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 54,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239.70/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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