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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.18 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.18 and 162.04 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.18 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.18 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.18 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 49,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127.29/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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