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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 275.97 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 275.97 and 160.68 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 275.97 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/275.97 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 275.97 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 44,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342.86/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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