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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.27 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.27 and 174.80 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.27 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.27 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.27 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 54,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,235.20/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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