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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 280.06 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 280.06 and 163.64 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 280.06 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/280.06 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 280.06 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 45,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829.02/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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