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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.54 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.54 and 169.02 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.54 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.54 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.54 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 51,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473.35/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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