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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.48 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.48 and 164.80 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.48 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.48 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.48 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 46,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058.30/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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