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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 310.53 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 310.53 and 115.76 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 310.53 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/310.53 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 310.53 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 35,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946.95/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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