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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 304.74 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 304.74 and 112.16 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 304.74 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/304.74 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 304.74 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 34,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.40/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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