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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 304.56 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 304.56 and 157.58 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 304.56 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/304.56 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 304.56 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 47,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.56/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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