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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.63 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.63 and 163.76 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.63 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.63 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.63 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 50,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866.40/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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