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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 279.90 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 279.90 and 166.08 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 279.90 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/279.90 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 279.90 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 46,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,485.79/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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