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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.91 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.91 and 111.70 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.91 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.91 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.91 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 34,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.35/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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