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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 285.93 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 285.93 and 160.71 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 285.93 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/285.93 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 285.93 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 45,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951.81/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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