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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 286.68 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 286.68 and 120.42 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 286.68 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/286.68 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 286.68 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 34,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522.01/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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