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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 276.59 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 276.59 and 164.55 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 276.59 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/276.59 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 276.59 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 45,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514.33/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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