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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 286.26 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 286.26 and 171.16 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 286.26 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/286.26 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 286.26 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 48,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996.26/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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