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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 280.65 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 280.65 and 166.18 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 280.65 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/280.65 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 280.65 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 46,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.42/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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