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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.72 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.72 and 166.18 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.72 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.72 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.72 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 49,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,973.65/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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