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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 310.64 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 310.64 and 173.09 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 310.64 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/310.64 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 310.64 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 53,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.84/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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