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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.71 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.71 and 162.15 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.71 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.71 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.71 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 49,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,244.25/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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