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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 305.59 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 305.59 and 117.03 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 305.59 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/305.59 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 305.59 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 35,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.20/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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