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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.62 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.62 and 111.03 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.62 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.62 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.62 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 33,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710.37/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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