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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 303.98 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 303.98 and 176.94 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 303.98 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/303.98 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 303.98 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 53,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786.22/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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