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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 304.06 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 304.06 and 111.48 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 304.06 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/304.06 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 304.06 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 33,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896.61/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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