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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 280.22 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 280.22 and 176.59 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 280.22 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/280.22 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 280.22 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 49,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484.05/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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