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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312.36 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312.36 and 169.56 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312.36 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312.36 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312.36 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 52,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.76/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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