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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 310.51 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 310.51 and 115.73 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 310.51 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/310.51 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 310.51 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 35,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935.32/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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