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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 279.10 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 279.10 and 161.08 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 279.10 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/279.10 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 279.10 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 44,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,957.43/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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