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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 306.08 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 306.08 and 167.27 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 306.08 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/306.08 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 306.08 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 51,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196.26/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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