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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 304.97 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 304.97 and 111.96 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 304.97 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/304.97 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 304.97 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 34,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144.44/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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