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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 276.96 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 276.96 and 168.08 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 276.96 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/276.96 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 276.96 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 46,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551.44/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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