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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279.48 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279.48 and 167.69 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279.48 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279.48 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279.48 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 46,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.00/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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