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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 311.94 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 311.94 and 173.92 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 311.94 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/311.94 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 311.94 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 54,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252.60/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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