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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.18 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.18 and 163.26 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.18 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.18 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.18 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 49,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824.40/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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