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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 285.97 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 285.97 and 163.47 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 285.97 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/285.97 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 285.97 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 46,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.52/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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