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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 299.40 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 299.40 and 163.56 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 299.40 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/299.40 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 299.40 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 48,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.86/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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