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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 305.04 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 305.04 and 163.29 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 305.04 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/305.04 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 305.04 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 49,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,809.98/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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