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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.40 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.40 and 164.36 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.40 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.40 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.40 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 51,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180.15/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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