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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.82 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.82 and 167.11 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.82 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.82 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.82 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 51,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,105.58/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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