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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 285.94 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 285.94 and 163.18 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 285.94 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/285.94 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 285.94 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 46,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.69/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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