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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 280.85 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 280.85 and 166.31 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 280.85 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/280.85 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 280.85 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 46,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708.16/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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