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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 305.30 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 305.30 and 173.11 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 305.30 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/305.30 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 305.30 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 52,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850.15/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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