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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 305.24 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 305.24 and 169.56 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 305.24 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/305.24 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 305.24 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 51,755.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755.65/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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