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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 301.20 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 301.20 and 166.78 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 301.20 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/301.20 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 301.20 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 50,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234.14/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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