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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 303.68 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 303.68 and 170.48 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 303.68 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/303.68 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 303.68 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 51,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769.00/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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