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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 310.43 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 310.43 and 115.83 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 310.43 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/310.43 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 310.43 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 35,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957.40/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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