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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 303.44 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 303.44 and 178.30 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 303.44 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/303.44 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 303.44 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 54,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101.70/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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