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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.54 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.54 and 168.54 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.54 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.54 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.54 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 50,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653.01/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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