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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 286.41 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 286.41 and 166.19 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 286.41 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/286.41 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 286.41 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 47,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598.48/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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