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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.17 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.17 and 73.46 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.17 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.17 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.17 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 22,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416.65/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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