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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.99 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.99 and 166.76 is: 250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.99 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.99 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.99 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 52,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026.93/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.41

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