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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 309.72 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 309.72 and 166.52 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 309.72 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/309.72 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 309.72 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 51,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574.57/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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