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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.16 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.16 and 173.82 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.16 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.16 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.16 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 54,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085.83/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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