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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 279 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 279 and 166.16 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 279 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/279 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 279 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 46,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357.25/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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