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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 310.17 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 310.17 and 156.04 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 310.17 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/310.17 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 310.17 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 48,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.15/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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