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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.86 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.86 and 160.18 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.86 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.86 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.86 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 44,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,988.15/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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