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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 279.44 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 279.44 and 176.40 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 279.44 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/279.44 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 279.44 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 49,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293.22/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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