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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.74 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.74 and 168.96 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.74 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.74 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.74 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 51,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,488.87/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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