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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.54 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.54 and 160.44 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.54 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.54 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.54 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 45,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,170.28/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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