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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 303.81 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 303.81 and 111.21 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 303.81 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/303.81 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 303.81 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 33,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786.51/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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