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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.45 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.45 and 120.24 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.45 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.45 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.45 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 34,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.45/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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