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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 301.12 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 301.12 and 166.75 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 301.12 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/301.12 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 301.12 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 50,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210.59/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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