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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 312.46 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 312.46 and 173.98 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 312.46 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/312.46 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 312.46 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 54,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361.75/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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