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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.16 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.16 and 179.96 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.16 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.16 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.16 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 54,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,736.63/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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