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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.18 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.18 and 166.65 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.18 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.18 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.18 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 50,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,690.98/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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