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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 280.80 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 280.80 and 166.91 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 280.80 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/280.80 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 280.80 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 46,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.92/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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