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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 311.91 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 311.91 and 174.18 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 311.91 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/311.91 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 311.91 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 54,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,328.48/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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