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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 287.80 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 287.80 and 177.16 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 287.80 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/287.80 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 287.80 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 50,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987.83/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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