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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.46 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.46 and 166.44 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.46 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.46 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.46 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 46,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678.93/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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