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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 311.91 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 311.91 and 162.48 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 311.91 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/311.91 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 311.91 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 50,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.14/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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