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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 310.58 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 310.58 and 163.87 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 310.58 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/310.58 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 310.58 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 50,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896.43/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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