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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 167.11 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.99 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.99 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.99 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 46,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121.66/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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