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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.33 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.33 and 168.22 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.33 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.33 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.33 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 47,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.21/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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