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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 275.40 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 275.40 and 163.53 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 275.40 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/275.40 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 275.40 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 45,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036.16/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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