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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.16 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.16 and 163.04 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.16 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.16 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.16 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 46,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655.53/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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