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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.12 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.12 and 163.46 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.12 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.12 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.12 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 49,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873.80/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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