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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 310.03 and 172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 310.03 and 172.87 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 310.03 = 172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/310.03 = 172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 310.03 × 172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 53,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593.68/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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