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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 312.17 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 312.17 and 179.33 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 312.17 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/312.17 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 312.17 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 55,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981.45/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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