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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.45 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.45 and 162.08 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.45 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.45 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.45 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 49,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,181.66/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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