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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 305.46 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 305.46 and 112.41 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 305.46 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/305.46 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 305.46 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 34,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336.76/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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