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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.67 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.67 and 111.51 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.67 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.67 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.67 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 34,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,754.32/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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