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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.58 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.58 and 167.64 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.58 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.58 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.58 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 46,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.87/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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