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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 286.26 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 286.26 and 171.16 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 286.26 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/286.26 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 286.26 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 48,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,994.83/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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