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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.05 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.05 and 168.57 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.05 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.05 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.05 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 51,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253.71/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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