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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 285.56 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 285.56 and 174.58 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 285.56 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/285.56 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 285.56 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 49,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.06/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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