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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 285.75 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 285.75 and 160.73 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 285.75 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/285.75 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 285.75 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 45,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927.17/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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