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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 305.25 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 305.25 and 168.22 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 305.25 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/305.25 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 305.25 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 51,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349.16/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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