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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 302.91 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 302.91 and 166.18 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 302.91 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/302.91 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 302.91 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 50,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,337.58/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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