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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.77 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.77 and 161.35 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.77 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.77 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.77 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 45,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.68/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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