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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 286.11 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 286.11 and 168.90 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 286.11 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/286.11 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 286.11 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 48,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323.98/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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