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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 280.69 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 280.69 and 162.33 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 280.69 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/280.69 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 280.69 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 45,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564.41/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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