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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303 and 173.22 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 52,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484.15/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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