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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 310.50 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 310.50 and 168.93 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 310.50 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/310.50 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 310.50 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 52,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,452.77/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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