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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.90 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.90 and 161.80 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.90 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.90 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.90 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 44,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802.42/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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