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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 278.76 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 278.76 and 165.34 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 278.76 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/278.76 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 278.76 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 46,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.18/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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