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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.60 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.60 and 171.92 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.60 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.60 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.60 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 53,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570.27/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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