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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.89 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.89 and 162.80 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.89 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.89 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.89 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 49,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636.09/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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