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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 302.55 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 302.55 and 162.03 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 302.55 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/302.55 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 302.55 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 49,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,022.18/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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