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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 306.08 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 306.08 and 163.86 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 306.08 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/306.08 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 306.08 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 50,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,151.92/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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