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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.45 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.45 and 162.65 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.45 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.45 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.45 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 49,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518.79/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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