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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 310.79 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 310.79 and 173.43 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 310.79 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/310.79 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 310.79 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 53,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899.44/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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