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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.36 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.36 and 175.37 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.36 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.36 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.36 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 53,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.65/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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