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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 312.42 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 312.42 and 172.06 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 312.42 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/312.42 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 312.42 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 53,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,754.12/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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