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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.61, 311.58 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.61, 311.58 and 110.22 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.61 : 311.58 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.61/311.58 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.61x = 311.58 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.61x = 34,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.18/207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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