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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.38 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.38 and 168.72 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.38 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.38 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.38 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 48,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,318.03/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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