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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 286.24 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 286.24 and 163.29 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 286.24 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/286.24 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 286.24 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 46,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,740.13/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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