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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 303.57 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 303.57 and 165.61 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 303.57 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/303.57 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 303.57 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 50,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,274.23/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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