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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 301 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 301 and 160.17 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 301 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/301 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 301 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 48,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,211.17/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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