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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 286.86 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 286.86 and 171 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 286.86 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/286.86 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 286.86 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 49,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053.06/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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