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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.58 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.58 and 116.63 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.58 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.58 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.58 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 35,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521.06/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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