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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.68 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.68 and 118.51 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.68 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.68 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.68 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 33,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.74/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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