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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 302.94 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 302.94 and 163.78 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 302.94 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/302.94 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 302.94 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 49,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,615.51/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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