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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.30 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.30 and 163.44 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.30 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.30 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.30 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 49,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,897.41/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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