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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 280.52 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 280.52 and 168.43 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 280.52 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/280.52 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 280.52 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 47,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247.98/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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