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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 300.66 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 300.66 and 168.54 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 300.66 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/300.66 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 300.66 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 50,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,671.73/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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