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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.69 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.69 and 170.29 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.69 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.69 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.69 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 53,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,247.98/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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