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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 280.26 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 280.26 and 164.52 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 280.26 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/280.26 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 280.26 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 46,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108.38/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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