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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 304.86 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 304.86 and 164.48 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 304.86 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/304.86 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 304.86 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 50,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,143.37/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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