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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 305.57 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 305.57 and 162.94 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 305.57 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/305.57 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 305.57 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 49,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,789.58/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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