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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 280.17 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 280.17 and 117.86 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 280.17 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/280.17 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 280.17 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 33,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019.69/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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