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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.63 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.63 and 168.65 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.63 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.63 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.63 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 51,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375.85/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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