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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 304.10 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 304.10 and 168.83 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 304.10 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/304.10 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 304.10 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 51,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,341.20/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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