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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.81 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.81 and 163.66 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.81 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.81 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.81 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 45,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,793.70/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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