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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.81 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.81 and 161.34 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.81 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.81 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.81 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 45,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144.55/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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