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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 276.23 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 276.23 and 167.39 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 276.23 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/276.23 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 276.23 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 46,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237.18/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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