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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.69 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.69 and 179.78 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.69 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.69 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.69 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 54,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597.39/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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