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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.56 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.56 and 116.61 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.56 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.56 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.56 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 35,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.74/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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