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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.51 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.51 and 166.44 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.51 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.51 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.51 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 50,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016.88/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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