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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.62 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.62 and 168.93 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.62 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.62 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.62 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 52,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,473.67/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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