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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 303.48 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 303.48 and 111.09 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 303.48 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/303.48 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 303.48 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 33,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713.59/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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