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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 276.84 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 276.84 and 163.76 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 276.84 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/276.84 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 276.84 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 45,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,336.01/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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