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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 311.94 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 311.94 and 169.74 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 311.94 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/311.94 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 311.94 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 52,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.70/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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