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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 299.82 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 299.82 and 163.70 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 299.82 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/299.82 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 299.82 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 49,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,080.53/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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