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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 301.70 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 301.70 and 166.90 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 301.70 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/301.70 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 301.70 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 50,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.73/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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