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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.51, 280.80 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.51, 280.80 and 116.17 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.51 : 280.80 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.51/280.80 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.51x = 280.80 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.51x = 32,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.54/203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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