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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 286.56 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 286.56 and 166.26 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 286.56 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/286.56 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 286.56 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 47,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.47/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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