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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 285.63 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 285.63 and 160.74 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 285.63 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/285.63 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 285.63 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 45,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,911.56/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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