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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.79 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.79 and 117.67 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.79 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.79 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.79 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 32,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569.88/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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