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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 310.42 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 310.42 and 116.24 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 310.42 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/310.42 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 310.42 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 36,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.22/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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