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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.27, 279.26 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.27, 279.26 and 165.52 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.27 : 279.26 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.27/279.26 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.27x = 279.26 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.27x = 46,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223.12/202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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