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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.80 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.80 and 112.46 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.80 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.80 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.80 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 34,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390.27/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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