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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 286.16 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 286.16 and 124.54 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 286.16 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/286.16 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 286.16 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 35,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636.94/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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