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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 300.57 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 300.57 and 168.16 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 300.57 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/300.57 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 300.57 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 50,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543.85/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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