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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 279.65 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 279.65 and 161.60 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 279.65 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/279.65 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 279.65 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 45,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.45/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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