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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.71 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.71 and 111 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.71 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.71 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.71 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 33,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711.81/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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