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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 301.76 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 301.76 and 160.67 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 301.76 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/301.76 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 301.76 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 48,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,481.47/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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