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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 286.29 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 286.29 and 161.22 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 286.29 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/286.29 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 286.29 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 46,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,155.67/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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