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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.23 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.23 and 166.73 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.23 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.23 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.23 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 51,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.38/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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