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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.30 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.30 and 171.24 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.30 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.30 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.30 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 47,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,313.61/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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