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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 304.41 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 304.41 and 167.18 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 304.41 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/304.41 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 304.41 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 50,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891.26/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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