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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.37 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.37 and 115.17 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.37 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.37 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.37 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 35,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.29/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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