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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.22 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.22 and 111.69 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.22 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.22 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.22 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 33,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.61/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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