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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 279.12 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 279.12 and 163.20 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 279.12 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/279.12 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 279.12 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 45,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552.38/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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