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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 310.78 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 310.78 and 168.76 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 310.78 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/310.78 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 310.78 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 52,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447.23/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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