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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 302.42 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 302.42 and 163.16 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 302.42 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/302.42 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 302.42 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 49,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,342.85/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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