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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 279.56 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 279.56 and 118.51 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 279.56 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/279.56 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 279.56 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 33,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.66/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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