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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 305.80 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 305.80 and 169.87 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 305.80 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/305.80 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 305.80 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 51,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,946.25/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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