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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.75 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.75 and 168.22 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.75 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.75 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.75 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 51,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.83/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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