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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 304.24 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 304.24 and 178.26 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 304.24 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/304.24 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 304.24 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 54,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233.82/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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