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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 304.56 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 304.56 and 117.52 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 304.56 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/304.56 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 304.56 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 35,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.89/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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