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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 286.82 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 286.82 and 166.12 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 286.82 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/286.82 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 286.82 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 47,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,646.54/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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