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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.22 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.22 and 174 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.22 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.22 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.22 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 54,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326.28/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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