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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 305.18 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 305.18 and 162.74 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 305.18 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/305.18 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 305.18 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 49,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.99/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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