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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.96 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.96 and 176.21 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.96 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.96 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.96 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 53,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.79/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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