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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.25 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.25 and 170.33 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.25 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.25 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.25 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 51,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.57/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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