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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.16 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.16 and 162.07 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.16 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.16 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.16 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 49,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293.64/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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