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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.99 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.99 and 175.54 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.99 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.99 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.99 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 53,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.40/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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