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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.40 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.40 and 169.78 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.40 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.40 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.40 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 51,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001.91/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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