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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 276.30 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 276.30 and 161.52 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 276.30 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/276.30 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 276.30 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 44,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627.98/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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