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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 279.12 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 279.12 and 163.23 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 279.12 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/279.12 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 279.12 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 45,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,560.76/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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