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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 301.24 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 301.24 and 168.52 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 301.24 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/301.24 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 301.24 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 50,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764.96/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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