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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 280.85 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 280.85 and 116.24 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 280.85 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/280.85 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 280.85 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 32,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,644.02/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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