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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 286.56 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 286.56 and 170.96 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 286.56 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/286.56 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 286.56 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 48,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,990.30/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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