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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 304.18 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 304.18 and 168.63 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 304.18 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/304.18 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 304.18 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 51,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.87/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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