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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.62 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.62 and 164.20 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.62 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.62 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.62 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 49,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854.40/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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