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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 279.92 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 279.92 and 161.48 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 279.92 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/279.92 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 279.92 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 45,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201.48/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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