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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 276.72 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 276.72 and 168.04 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 276.72 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/276.72 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 276.72 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 46,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500.03/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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