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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 309.06 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 309.06 and 177 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 309.06 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/309.06 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 309.06 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 54,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703.62/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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