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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 280.04 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 280.04 and 161.69 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 280.04 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/280.04 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 280.04 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 45,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277.46/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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