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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 303.28 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 303.28 and 168.08 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 303.28 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/303.28 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 303.28 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 50,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,975.30/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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