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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 299.82 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 299.82 and 167.65 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 299.82 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/299.82 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 299.82 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 50,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264.82/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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