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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.58 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.58 and 111.79 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.58 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.58 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.58 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 34,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.03/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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