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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 285.78 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 285.78 and 160.52 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 285.78 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/285.78 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 285.78 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 45,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,873.41/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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