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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.72 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.72 and 159.66 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.72 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.72 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.72 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 48,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,491.94/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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