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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 276.72 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 276.72 and 161.36 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 276.72 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/276.72 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 276.72 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 44,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651.54/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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