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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 286.14 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 286.14 and 168.64 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 286.14 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/286.14 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 286.14 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 48,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.65/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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