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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.84 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.84 and 168.56 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.84 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.84 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.84 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 51,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215.27/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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