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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.36 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.36 and 163.80 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.36 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.36 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.36 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 45,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,759.17/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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