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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 302.66 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 302.66 and 175.30 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 302.66 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/302.66 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 302.66 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 53,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.32/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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