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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 285.32 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 285.32 and 170.24 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 285.32 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/285.32 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 285.32 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 48,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,571.88/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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