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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.56 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.56 and 171.28 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.56 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.56 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.56 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 53,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192.72/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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