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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 299.76 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 299.76 and 167.73 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 299.76 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/299.76 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 299.76 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 50,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278.74/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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