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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 285.97 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 285.97 and 163.89 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 285.97 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/285.97 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 285.97 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 46,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867.62/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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