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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 286.50 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 286.50 and 170.87 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 286.50 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/286.50 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 286.50 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 48,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.55/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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