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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 279.09 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 279.09 and 164.90 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 279.09 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/279.09 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 279.09 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 46,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021.94/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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