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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.48 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.48 and 170.10 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.48 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.48 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.48 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 53,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152.85/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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