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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.18 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.18 and 177.46 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.18 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.18 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.18 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 50,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,607.73/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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