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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 310.78 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 310.78 and 179.13 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 310.78 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/310.78 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 310.78 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 55,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670.02/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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