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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 304.93 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 304.93 and 107.17 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 304.93 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/304.93 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 304.93 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 32,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679.35/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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