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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.10 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.10 and 158.63 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.10 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.10 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.10 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 48,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.01/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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