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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.76 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.76 and 121.17 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.76 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.76 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.76 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 36,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807.89/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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