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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 312.05 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 312.05 and 178.62 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 312.05 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/312.05 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 312.05 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 55,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738.37/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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