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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.56 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.56 and 160.18 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.56 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.56 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.56 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 45,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100.28/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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