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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.78 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.78 and 111.36 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.78 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.78 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.78 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 33,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828.94/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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