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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.53, 305.31 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.53, 305.31 and 163.03 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.53 : 305.31 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.53/305.31 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.53x = 305.31 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.53x = 49,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,774.69/203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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