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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 278.63 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 278.63 and 165.33 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 278.63 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/278.63 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 278.63 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 46,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065.90/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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