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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 285.85 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 285.85 and 176.24 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 285.85 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/285.85 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 285.85 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 50,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.20/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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