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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 276.84 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 276.84 and 168.40 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 276.84 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/276.84 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 276.84 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 46,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,619.86/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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