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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.73 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.73 and 120.56 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.73 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.73 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.73 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 33,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843.71/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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