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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 304.43 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 304.43 and 111.37 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 304.43 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/304.43 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 304.43 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 33,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904.37/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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