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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 311.38 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 311.38 and 168.31 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 311.38 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/311.38 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 311.38 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 52,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.34/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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