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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.16 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.16 and 161.12 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.16 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.16 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.16 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 44,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.90/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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