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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 303.56 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 303.56 and 166.02 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 303.56 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/303.56 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 303.56 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 50,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396.62/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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