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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 285.89 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 285.89 and 118.66 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 285.89 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/285.89 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 285.89 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 33,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923.29/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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