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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 281.30 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 281.30 and 166.41 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 281.30 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/281.30 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 281.30 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 46,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,810.30/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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