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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.17 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.17 and 111.95 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.17 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.17 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.17 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 34,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,163.12/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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