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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 279.39 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 279.39 and 161.35 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 279.39 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/279.39 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 279.39 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 45,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079.58/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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