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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 287.04 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 287.04 and 164.16 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 287.04 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/287.04 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 287.04 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 47,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120.49/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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