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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 280.76 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 280.76 and 120.60 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 280.76 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/280.76 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 280.76 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 33,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,859.05/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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