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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 311.24 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 311.24 and 116.17 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 311.24 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/311.24 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 311.24 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 36,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,156.26/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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