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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 277.44 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 277.44 and 161.96 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 277.44 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/277.44 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 277.44 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 44,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934.18/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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