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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 304.82 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 304.82 and 169.58 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 304.82 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/304.82 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 304.82 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 51,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,689.00/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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