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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.60 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.60 and 156.80 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.60 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.60 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.60 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 47,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604.48/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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