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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 280.35 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 280.35 and 163.67 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 280.35 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/280.35 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 280.35 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 45,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,884.88/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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