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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 275.35 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 275.35 and 162.76 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 275.35 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/275.35 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 275.35 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 44,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,815.69/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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