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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 304.84 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 304.84 and 164.71 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 304.84 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/304.84 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 304.84 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 50,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210.20/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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