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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 304.80 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 304.80 and 169.44 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 304.80 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/304.80 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 304.80 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 51,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,645.31/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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