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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 279.61 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 279.61 and 167.98 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 279.61 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/279.61 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 279.61 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 46,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968.89/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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