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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 311.38 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 311.38 and 173.12 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 311.38 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/311.38 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 311.38 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 53,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904.12/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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