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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 311.58 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 311.58 and 171.24 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 311.58 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/311.58 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 311.58 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 53,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354.96/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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