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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 278.67 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 278.67 and 160.75 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 278.67 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/278.67 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 278.67 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 44,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796.20/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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