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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 279.74 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 279.74 and 166.01 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 279.74 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/279.74 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 279.74 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 46,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438.65/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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