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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.79 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.79 and 166.51 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.79 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.79 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.79 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 46,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754.34/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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