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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 304.57 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 304.57 and 164.80 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 304.57 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/304.57 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 304.57 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 50,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193.72/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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