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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 280.20 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 280.20 and 161.74 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 280.20 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/280.20 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 280.20 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 45,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.55/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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