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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.61 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.61 and 110.18 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.61 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.61 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.61 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 34,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.19/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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