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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 286.74 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 286.74 and 172.98 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 286.74 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/286.74 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 286.74 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 49,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600.29/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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