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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 285.84 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 285.84 and 176.13 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 285.84 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/285.84 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 285.84 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 50,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.00/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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