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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 304.32 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 304.32 and 111.46 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 304.32 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/304.32 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 304.32 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 33,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.51/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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