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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 304.98 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 304.98 and 160.07 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 304.98 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/304.98 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 304.98 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 48,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,816.62/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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