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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.45 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.45 and 174.33 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.45 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.45 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.45 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 54,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469.41/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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