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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 280.46 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 280.46 and 166.37 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 280.46 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/280.46 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 280.46 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 46,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.14/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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