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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 303.18 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 303.18 and 166.93 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 303.18 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/303.18 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 303.18 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 50,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609.84/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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