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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.03 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.03 and 163.11 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.03 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.03 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.03 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 45,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512.58/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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