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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.52 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.52 and 163.42 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.52 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.52 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.52 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 45,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678.05/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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