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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.56 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.56 and 161.52 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.56 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.56 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.56 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 44,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669.97/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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