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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 286.97 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 286.97 and 164.70 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 286.97 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/286.97 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 286.97 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 47,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263.14/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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