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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.74 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.74 and 168.06 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.74 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.74 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.74 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 51,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046.54/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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