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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 280.36 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 280.36 and 166.38 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 280.36 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/280.36 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 280.36 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 46,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.30/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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