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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.17 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.17 and 155.02 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.17 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.17 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.17 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 47,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152.43/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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