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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 275.76 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 275.76 and 168.67 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 275.76 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/275.76 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 275.76 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 46,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512.44/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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