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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.44 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.44 and 176.09 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.44 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.44 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.44 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 50,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,260.82/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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