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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.85 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.85 and 170.53 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.85 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.85 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.85 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 51,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,814.35/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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