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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.37 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.37 and 163.37 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.37 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.37 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.37 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 45,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640.68/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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