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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.55 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.55 and 168.55 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.55 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.55 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.55 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 52,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511.75/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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