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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.26 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.26 and 173 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.26 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.26 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.26 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 49,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522.98/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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