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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 301.39 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 301.39 and 164.68 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 301.39 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/301.39 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 301.39 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 49,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631.74/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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