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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 300.31 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 300.31 and 167.79 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 300.31 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/300.31 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 300.31 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 50,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,389.01/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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