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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 286.27 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 286.27 and 166.07 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 286.27 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/286.27 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 286.27 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 47,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,540.86/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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