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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.99 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.99 and 169.62 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.99 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.99 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.99 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 46,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.04/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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