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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.74 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.74 and 168.95 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.74 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.74 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.74 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 52,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499.67/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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