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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 279.93 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 279.93 and 161.55 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 279.93 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/279.93 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 279.93 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 45,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222.69/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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