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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 285.76 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 285.76 and 160.63 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 285.76 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/285.76 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 285.76 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 45,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901.12/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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