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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 303.79 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 303.79 and 168.53 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 303.79 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/303.79 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 303.79 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 51,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.21/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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