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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 286.57 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 286.57 and 161.28 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 286.57 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/286.57 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 286.57 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 46,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218.01/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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