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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 276.75 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 276.75 and 167.76 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 276.75 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/276.75 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 276.75 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 46,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427.58/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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