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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 310.79 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 310.79 and 166.59 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 310.79 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/310.79 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 310.79 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 51,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,774.38/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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