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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 275.64 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 275.64 and 167.36 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 275.64 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/275.64 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 275.64 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 46,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131.11/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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