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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 287.10 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 287.10 and 166.68 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 287.10 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/287.10 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 287.10 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 47,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853.83/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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