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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 303.69 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 303.69 and 168.83 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 303.69 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/303.69 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 303.69 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 51,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,270.46/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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