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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 280.76 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 280.76 and 162.34 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 280.76 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/280.76 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 280.76 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 45,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578.58/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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