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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.93 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.93 and 163.77 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.93 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.93 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.93 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 45,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352.83/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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