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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 305.70 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 305.70 and 117.07 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 305.70 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/305.70 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 305.70 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 35,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788.30/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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