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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.36 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.36 and 116.17 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.36 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.36 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.36 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 35,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.45/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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