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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 280.69 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 280.69 and 166.27 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 280.69 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/280.69 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 280.69 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 46,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670.33/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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