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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 278.82 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 278.82 and 162.87 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 278.82 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/278.82 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 278.82 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 45,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411.41/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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