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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.59 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.59 and 160.39 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.59 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.59 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.59 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 45,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806.54/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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