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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.40 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.40 and 179.65 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.40 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.40 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.40 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 56,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122.66/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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