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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 279.90 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 279.90 and 161.79 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 279.90 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/279.90 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 279.90 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 45,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285.02/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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