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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.10 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.10 and 111.40 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.10 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.10 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.10 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 34,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.54/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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