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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 311.41 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 311.41 and 176.74 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 311.41 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/311.41 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 311.41 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 55,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,038.60/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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