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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 286.72 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 286.72 and 170.64 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 286.72 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/286.72 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 286.72 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 48,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.90/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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