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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.71 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.71 and 168.32 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.71 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.71 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.71 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 51,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,120.47/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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