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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.96 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.96 and 160.08 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.96 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.96 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.96 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 48,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177.68/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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