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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.87 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.87 and 165.87 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.87 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.87 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.87 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 46,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422.04/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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