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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 304.69 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 304.69 and 116.71 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 304.69 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/304.69 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 304.69 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 35,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560.37/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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