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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 280.66 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 280.66 and 161.98 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 280.66 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/280.66 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 280.66 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 45,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.31/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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