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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 310.96 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 310.96 and 168.81 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 310.96 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/310.96 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 310.96 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 52,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493.55/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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