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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 286.56 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 286.56 and 168.84 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 286.56 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/286.56 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 286.56 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 48,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382.79/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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