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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 304.61 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 304.61 and 166.56 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 304.61 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/304.61 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 304.61 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 50,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,735.50/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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