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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 286.20 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 286.20 and 170.90 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 286.20 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/286.20 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 286.20 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 48,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.73/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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