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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.41 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.41 and 167.77 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.41 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.41 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.41 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 47,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,880.97/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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