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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 286.17 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 286.17 and 166.04 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 286.17 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/286.17 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 286.17 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 47,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,515.67/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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