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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 313.38 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 313.38 and 170.16 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 313.38 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/313.38 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 313.38 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 53,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,324.74/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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