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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.74 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.74 and 173.79 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.74 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.74 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.74 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 54,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.29/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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