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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.83 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.83 and 170.32 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.83 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.83 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.83 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 48,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682.17/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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