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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.69 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.69 and 171.15 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.69 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.69 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.69 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 47,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355.49/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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