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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 287.36 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 287.36 and 170.94 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 287.36 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/287.36 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 287.36 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 49,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121.32/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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