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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.83 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.83 and 171.21 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.83 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.83 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.83 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 49,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,108.16/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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