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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.61 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.61 and 116.53 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.61 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.61 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.61 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 36,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,311.91/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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