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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 304.64 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 304.64 and 158.40 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 304.64 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/304.64 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 304.64 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 48,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.98/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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