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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.86 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.86 and 164.86 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.86 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.86 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.86 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 50,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.22/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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