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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.33 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.33 and 173.54 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.33 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.33 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.33 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 54,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028.21/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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