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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 285.72 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 285.72 and 174.06 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 285.72 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/285.72 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 285.72 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 49,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.70/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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