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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 279.59 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 279.59 and 176.31 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 279.59 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/279.59 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 279.59 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 49,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294.51/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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