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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 276.08 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 276.08 and 167.49 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 276.08 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/276.08 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 276.08 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 46,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.80/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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