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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.52 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.52 and 159.80 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.52 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.52 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.52 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 44,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,827.10/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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