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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 285.92 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 285.92 and 176.31 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 285.92 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/285.92 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 285.92 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 50,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410.56/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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