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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 311.58 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 311.58 and 169.21 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 311.58 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/311.58 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 311.58 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 52,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722.45/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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