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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 286.25 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 286.25 and 166.07 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 286.25 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/286.25 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 286.25 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 47,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535.28/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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