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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 279.66 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 279.66 and 118.65 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 279.66 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/279.66 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 279.66 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 33,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181.66/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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