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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 286.65 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 286.65 and 176.70 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 286.65 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/286.65 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 286.65 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 50,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,651.06/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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