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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.64 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.64 and 170.20 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.64 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.64 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.64 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 53,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211.33/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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