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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.85, 311.93 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.85, 311.93 and 169.78 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.85 : 311.93 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.85/311.93 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.85x = 311.93 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.85x = 52,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959.48/207.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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