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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.52 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.52 and 177.52 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.52 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.52 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.52 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 50,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,685.51/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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