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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 286.37 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 286.37 and 170.71 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 286.37 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/286.37 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 286.37 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 48,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885.80/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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