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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 280.70 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 280.70 and 116.10 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 280.70 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/280.70 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 280.70 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 32,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.27/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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