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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 280.40 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 280.40 and 166.35 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 280.40 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/280.40 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 280.40 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 46,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,643.71/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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