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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 301.05 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 301.05 and 166.55 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 301.05 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/301.05 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 301.05 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 50,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138.37/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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