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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 285.87 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 285.87 and 164.98 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 285.87 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/285.87 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 285.87 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 47,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162.83/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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