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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.50 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.50 and 164.16 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.50 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.50 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.50 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 46,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046.88/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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