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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.37 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.37 and 111.18 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.37 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.37 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.37 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 33,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,728.68/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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