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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 303.71 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 303.71 and 111.24 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 303.71 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/303.71 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 303.71 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 33,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784.14/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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