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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.10 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.10 and 107.34 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.10 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.10 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.10 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 32,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.43/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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