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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 304.98 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 304.98 and 169.61 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 304.98 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/304.98 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 304.98 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 51,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726.13/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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