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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.67 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.67 and 169.60 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.67 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.67 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.67 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 46,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923.23/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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