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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.77 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.77 and 166.37 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.77 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.77 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.77 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 50,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.88/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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