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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279 and 176.78 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 49,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321.62/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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