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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 306.15 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 306.15 and 165.34 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 306.15 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/306.15 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 306.15 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 50,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,618.84/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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