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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 303.91 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 303.91 and 166.03 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 303.91 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/303.91 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 303.91 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 50,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,458.18/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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