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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.87 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.87 and 169.76 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.87 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.87 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.87 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 47,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001.45/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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