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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 276.84 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 276.84 and 167.77 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 276.84 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/276.84 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 276.84 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 46,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443.22/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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