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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.13 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.13 and 174.33 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.13 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.13 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.13 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 54,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,587.95/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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