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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310.59 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310.59 and 115.66 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310.59 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310.59 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310.59 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 35,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.84/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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