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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.65 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.65 and 179.21 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.65 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.65 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.65 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 54,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417.65/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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