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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 281.25 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 281.25 and 166.87 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 281.25 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/281.25 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 281.25 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 46,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932.19/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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