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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.96 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.96 and 117.68 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.96 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.96 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.96 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 35,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887.69/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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