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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.16 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.16 and 172.73 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.16 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.16 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.16 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 49,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426.12/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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