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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.84 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.84 and 170.31 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.84 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.84 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.84 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 52,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,768.85/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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