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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 286.82 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 286.82 and 166.28 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 286.82 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/286.82 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 286.82 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 47,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692.43/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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