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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 312.36 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 312.36 and 171.28 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 312.36 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/312.36 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 312.36 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 53,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501.02/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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