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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.49 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.49 and 161.60 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.49 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.49 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.49 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 45,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.18/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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