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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.29 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.29 and 111.80 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.29 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.29 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.29 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 34,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021.16/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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