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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312.59 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312.59 and 172.16 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312.59 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312.59 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312.59 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 53,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,813.93/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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