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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 305.64 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 305.64 and 163.38 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 305.64 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/305.64 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 305.64 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 49,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935.46/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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