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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.36 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.36 and 167.67 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.36 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.36 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.36 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 46,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840.29/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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