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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 303.72 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 303.72 and 161.96 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 303.72 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/303.72 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 303.72 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 49,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,190.49/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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