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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.78 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.78 and 166.35 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.78 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.78 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.78 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 51,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697.42/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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