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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 310.86 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 310.86 and 177.32 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 310.86 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/310.86 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 310.86 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 55,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.14/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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