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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 311.07 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 311.07 and 179.72 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 311.07 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/311.07 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 311.07 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 55,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,903.95/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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