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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 313.11 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 313.11 and 117.53 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 313.11 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/313.11 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 313.11 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 36,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798.25/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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