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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 305.18 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 305.18 and 169.67 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 305.18 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/305.18 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 305.18 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 51,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,779.81/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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