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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.78 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.78 and 166.09 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.78 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.78 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.78 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 49,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.55/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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