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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.57 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.57 and 174.39 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.57 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.57 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.57 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 49,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800.55/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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