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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 303.30 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 303.30 and 166.08 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 303.30 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/303.30 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 303.30 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 50,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372.06/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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