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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.68 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.68 and 163.41 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.68 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.68 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.68 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 49,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460.94/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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