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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.77 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.77 and 162.69 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.77 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.77 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.77 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 49,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,583.03/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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