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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.28 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.28 and 164.88 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.28 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.28 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.28 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 46,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377.45/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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