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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 301.35 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 301.35 and 167.30 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 301.35 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/301.35 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 301.35 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 50,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,415.86/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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