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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 286.56 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 286.56 and 163.80 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 286.56 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/286.56 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 286.56 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 46,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938.53/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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