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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.69 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.69 and 179.84 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.69 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.69 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.69 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 56,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232.49/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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