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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.02 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.02 and 162.60 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.02 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.02 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.02 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 49,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433.65/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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