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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 312.03 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 312.03 and 173.55 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 312.03 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/312.03 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 312.03 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 54,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152.81/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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