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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.63 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.63 and 173.77 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.63 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.63 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.63 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 54,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.95/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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