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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 276.43 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 276.43 and 161.24 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 276.43 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/276.43 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 276.43 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 44,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571.65/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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