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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 312.01 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 312.01 and 166.72 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 312.01 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/312.01 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 312.01 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 52,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017.16/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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