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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 280.82 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 280.82 and 116.18 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 280.82 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/280.82 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 280.82 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 32,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625.67/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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