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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 302.67 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 302.67 and 161.73 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 302.67 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/302.67 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 302.67 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 48,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950.82/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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