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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 286.77 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 286.77 and 170.88 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 286.77 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/286.77 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 286.77 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 49,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003.26/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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