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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 304 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 304 and 168.72 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 304 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/304 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 304 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 51,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.88/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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