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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 279.47 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 279.47 and 161.10 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 279.47 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/279.47 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 279.47 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 45,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021.81/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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