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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 286.77 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 286.77 and 168.59 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 286.77 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/286.77 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 286.77 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 48,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,346.41/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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