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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.60, 297.82 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.60, 297.82 and 167.60 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.60 : 297.82 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.60/297.82 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.60x = 297.82 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.60x = 49,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914.63/199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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