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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 280.62 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 280.62 and 161.68 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 280.62 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/280.62 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 280.62 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 45,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369.83/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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