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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 277.92 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 277.92 and 164.28 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 277.92 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/277.92 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 277.92 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 45,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656.70/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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