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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 285.69 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 285.69 and 170.35 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 285.69 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/285.69 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 285.69 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 48,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,667.29/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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