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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 280.09 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 280.09 and 168.12 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 280.09 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/280.09 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 280.09 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 47,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.94/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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