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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.54 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.54 and 120.48 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.54 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.54 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.54 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 33,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,798.56/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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