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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.61 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.61 and 117.24 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.61 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.61 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.61 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 36,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650.40/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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