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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 312.76 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 312.76 and 176.23 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 312.76 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/312.76 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 312.76 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 55,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115.25/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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