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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.60 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.60 and 106.76 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.60 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.60 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.60 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 32,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.10/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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