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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 309.21 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 309.21 and 170.76 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 309.21 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/309.21 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 309.21 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 52,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,800.70/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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