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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 310.56 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 310.56 and 168.58 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 310.56 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/310.56 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 310.56 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 52,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354.20/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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