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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 311.51 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 311.51 and 170.01 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 311.51 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/311.51 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 311.51 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 52,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,958.97/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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