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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 286.72 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 286.72 and 120.45 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 286.72 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/286.72 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 286.72 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 34,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.42/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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