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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 276.24 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 276.24 and 117.37 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 276.24 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/276.24 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 276.24 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 32,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422.04/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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