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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.55 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.55 and 169.42 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.55 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.55 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.55 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 52,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781.24/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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