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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 303.48 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 303.48 and 115.58 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 303.48 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/303.48 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 303.48 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 35,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.93/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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