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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 276.36 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 276.36 and 176.16 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 276.36 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/276.36 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 276.36 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 48,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683.58/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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