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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 278.54 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 278.54 and 177.90 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 278.54 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/278.54 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 278.54 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 49,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551.00/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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