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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 312.25 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 312.25 and 171.76 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 312.25 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/312.25 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 312.25 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 53,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632.06/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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