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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.73 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.73 and 166.86 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.73 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.73 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.73 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 51,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,847.57/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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