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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.67 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.67 and 170.94 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.67 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.67 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.67 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 53,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.08/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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