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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.85, 275.58 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.85, 275.58 and 167.04 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.85 : 275.58 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.85/275.58 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.85x = 275.58 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.85x = 46,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.88/199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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