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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.17 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.17 and 80.52 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.17 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.17 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.17 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 24,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410.85/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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