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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.18 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.18 and 167.68 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.18 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.18 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.18 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 46,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,812.90/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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