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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.60 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.60 and 164.56 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.60 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.60 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.60 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 45,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517.30/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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