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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.85 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.85 and 171.86 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.85 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.85 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.85 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 53,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.98/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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