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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312.21 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312.21 and 179.34 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312.21 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312.21 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312.21 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 55,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.74/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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