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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.62 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.62 and 174.63 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.62 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.62 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.62 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 54,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,243.57/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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