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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 286.03 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 286.03 and 172.23 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 286.03 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/286.03 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 286.03 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 49,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262.09/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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