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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.01 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.01 and 174.05 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.01 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.01 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.01 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 54,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479.76/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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