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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.57 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.57 and 161.82 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.57 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.57 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.57 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 49,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,123.70/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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