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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 280.17 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 280.17 and 115.70 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 280.17 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/280.17 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 280.17 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 32,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415.67/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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