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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 301.19 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 301.19 and 166.82 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 301.19 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/301.19 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 301.19 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 50,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,242.18/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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