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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.58 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.58 and 106.80 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.58 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.58 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.58 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 32,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,529.14/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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