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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 304.17 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 304.17 and 166.26 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 304.17 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/304.17 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 304.17 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 50,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.20/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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