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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 286.05 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 286.05 and 176.28 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 286.05 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/286.05 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 286.05 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 50,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424.89/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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