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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.67 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.67 and 169.14 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.67 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.67 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.67 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 51,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,529.51/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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