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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 275.66 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 275.66 and 167.95 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 275.66 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/275.66 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 275.66 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 46,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,297.10/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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