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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.49 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.49 and 117.24 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.49 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.49 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.49 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 35,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815.65/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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