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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 285.93 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 285.93 and 176.34 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 285.93 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/285.93 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 285.93 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 50,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421.97/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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