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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.59 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.59 and 177.84 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.59 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.59 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.59 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 49,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,721.40/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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