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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 277.25 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 277.25 and 168.35 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 277.25 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/277.25 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 277.25 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 46,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672.81/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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