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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 309.88 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 309.88 and 173.32 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 309.88 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/309.88 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 309.88 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 53,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708.40/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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