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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.31 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.31 and 169.29 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.31 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.31 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.31 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 46,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,776.73/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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