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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 280.81 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 280.81 and 168.58 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 280.81 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/280.81 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 280.81 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 47,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338.95/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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