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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 304.02 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 304.02 and 111.35 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 304.02 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/304.02 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 304.02 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 33,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.63/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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