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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 287.33 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 287.33 and 173.30 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 287.33 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/287.33 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 287.33 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 49,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791.99/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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