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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.36 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.36 and 165.84 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.36 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.36 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.36 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 50,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.22/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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