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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.50 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.50 and 161.84 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.50 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.50 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.50 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 45,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,396.12/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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