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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 300.78 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 300.78 and 166.62 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 300.78 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/300.78 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 300.78 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 50,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115.96/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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