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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.45 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.45 and 164.72 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.45 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.45 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.45 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 50,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149.35/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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