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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.70 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.70 and 165.18 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.70 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.70 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.70 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 46,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.67/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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