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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.67 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.67 and 120.57 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.67 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.67 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.67 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 33,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,840.38/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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