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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 275.56 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 275.56 and 167.36 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 275.56 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/275.56 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 275.56 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 46,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117.72/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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