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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.01 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.01 and 166.29 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.01 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.01 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.01 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 49,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,888.66/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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