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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.18 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.18 and 168.12 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.18 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.18 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.18 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 50,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970.62/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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