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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 311.58 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 311.58 and 173.40 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 311.58 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/311.58 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 311.58 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 54,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.97/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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