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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.86 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.86 and 178.36 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.86 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.86 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.86 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 49,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,915.83/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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