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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 275.87 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 275.87 and 172.67 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 275.87 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/275.87 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 275.87 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 47,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635.59/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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