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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 278.70 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 278.70 and 160.84 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 278.70 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/278.70 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 278.70 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 44,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,825.30/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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