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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.13 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.13 and 163.76 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.13 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.13 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.13 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 45,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,871.87/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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