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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.25 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.25 and 167.86 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.25 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.25 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.25 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 46,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371.33/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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