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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 299.80 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 299.80 and 163.92 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 299.80 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/299.80 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 299.80 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 49,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143.22/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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