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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.83 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.83 and 162.90 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.83 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.83 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.83 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 49,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.81/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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