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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 286.35 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 286.35 and 170.82 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 286.35 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/286.35 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 286.35 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 48,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,916.02/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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