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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.16 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.16 and 176.08 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.16 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.16 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.16 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 53,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380.41/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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