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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.35 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.35 and 106.64 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.35 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.35 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.35 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 32,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.88/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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