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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.84 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.84 and 166.56 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.84 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.84 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.84 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 50,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106.41/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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