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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 300.31 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 300.31 and 169.97 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 300.31 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/300.31 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 300.31 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 51,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041.76/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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