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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 305.70 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 305.70 and 167.26 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 305.70 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/305.70 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 305.70 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 51,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.38/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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