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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 303.91 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 303.91 and 111.35 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 303.91 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/303.91 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 303.91 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 33,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,840.38/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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