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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 304.50 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 304.50 and 162.47 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 304.50 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/304.50 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 304.50 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 49,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472.12/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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