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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.41 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.41 and 165.51 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.41 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.41 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.41 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 46,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244.32/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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