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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 280.68 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 280.68 and 166.58 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 280.68 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/280.68 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 280.68 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 46,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755.67/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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