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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.78 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.78 and 110.26 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.78 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.78 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.78 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 34,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376.86/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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