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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 280.74 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 280.74 and 116.10 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 280.74 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/280.74 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 280.74 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 32,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.91/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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