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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 311.51 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 311.51 and 171.15 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 311.51 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/311.51 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 311.51 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 53,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,316.53/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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