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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.70 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.70 and 163.58 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.70 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.70 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.70 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 45,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262.59/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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