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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 303.29 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 303.29 and 170.15 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 303.29 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/303.29 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 303.29 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 51,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.98/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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