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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 305.22 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 305.22 and 169.48 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 305.22 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/305.22 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 305.22 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 51,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728.69/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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