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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 304.07 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 304.07 and 111.29 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 304.07 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/304.07 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 304.07 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 33,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.16/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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