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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 286.31 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 286.31 and 123.47 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 286.31 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/286.31 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 286.31 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 35,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,348.65/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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