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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.49 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.49 and 111.78 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.49 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.49 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.49 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 34,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033.81/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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