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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.66 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.66 and 174.82 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.66 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.66 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.66 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 54,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,659.22/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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