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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 310.74 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 310.74 and 177.39 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 310.74 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/310.74 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 310.74 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 55,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121.50/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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