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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 286.88 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 286.88 and 177.12 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 286.88 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/286.88 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 286.88 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 50,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811.30/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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