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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.06 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.06 and 156.70 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.06 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.06 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.06 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 47,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.50/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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