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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 304.96 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 304.96 and 162.63 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 304.96 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/304.96 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 304.96 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 49,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,594.12/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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