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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.73 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.73 and 111.17 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.73 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.73 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.73 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 33,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.66/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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