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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 280.84 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 280.84 and 166.30 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 280.84 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/280.84 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 280.84 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 46,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.69/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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