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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.15 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.15 and 166.58 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.15 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.15 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.15 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 50,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,165.57/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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