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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 302.96 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 302.96 and 164 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 302.96 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/302.96 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 302.96 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 49,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.44/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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