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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 278.84 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 278.84 and 177.84 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 278.84 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/278.84 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 278.84 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 49,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588.91/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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