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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 305.47 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 305.47 and 163.45 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 305.47 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/305.47 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 305.47 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 49,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927.59/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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