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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.63 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.63 and 172.08 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.63 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.63 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.63 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 49,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.21/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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