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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.71 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.71 and 170.24 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.71 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.71 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.71 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 51,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704.52/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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