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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.48 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.48 and 174.62 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.48 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.48 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.48 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 54,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,565.26/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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