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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303 and 166.54 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 50,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.62/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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