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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 285.75 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 285.75 and 163.56 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 285.75 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/285.75 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 285.75 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 46,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,737.27/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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