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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.48 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.48 and 163.36 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.48 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.48 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.48 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 45,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655.85/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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