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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 275.36 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 275.36 and 168.63 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 275.36 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/275.36 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 275.36 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 46,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433.96/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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