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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 288.05 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 288.05 and 177.63 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 288.05 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/288.05 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 288.05 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 51,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,165.43/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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