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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 285.91 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 285.91 and 118.72 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 285.91 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/285.91 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 285.91 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 33,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.24/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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