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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 280.56 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 280.56 and 166.22 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 280.56 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/280.56 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 280.56 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 46,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,634.68/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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