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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.78 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.78 and 118.58 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.78 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.78 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.78 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 33,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.79/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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