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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 286.94 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 286.94 and 161.12 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 286.94 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/286.94 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 286.94 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 46,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231.77/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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