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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 303.95 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 303.95 and 168.92 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 303.95 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/303.95 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 303.95 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 51,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342.26/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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