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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.50, 280.82 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.50, 280.82 and 116.17 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.50 : 280.82 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.50/280.82 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.50x = 280.82 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.50x = 32,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622.86/203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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