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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 310.79 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 310.79 and 174.98 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 310.79 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/310.79 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 310.79 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 54,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,383.25/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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