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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 285.73 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 285.73 and 174.66 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 285.73 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/285.73 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 285.73 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 49,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,905.60/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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