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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 304.08 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 304.08 and 162.40 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 304.08 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/304.08 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 304.08 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 49,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381.07/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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