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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.49 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.49 and 167 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.49 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.49 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.49 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 50,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,348.83/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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