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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.93 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.93 and 168.62 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.93 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.93 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.93 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 51,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248.68/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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