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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 280.02 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 280.02 and 168.15 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 280.02 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/280.02 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 280.02 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 47,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,085.36/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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