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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.17 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.17 and 110.88 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.17 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.17 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.17 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 34,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391.65/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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