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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 310.56 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 310.56 and 166.65 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 310.56 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/310.56 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 310.56 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 51,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753.27/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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