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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 311.70 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 311.70 and 177.96 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 311.70 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/311.70 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 311.70 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 55,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,470.13/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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