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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 286.16 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 286.16 and 163.52 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 286.16 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/286.16 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 286.16 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 46,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792.88/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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