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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 279.24 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 279.24 and 160.93 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 279.24 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/279.24 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 279.24 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 44,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938.09/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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