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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 286.13 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 286.13 and 166.01 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 286.13 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/286.13 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 286.13 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 47,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499.61/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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