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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.39 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.39 and 169.39 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.39 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.39 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.39 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 52,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.35/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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