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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 312.96 and 176.96 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 312.96 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/312.96 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 312.96 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 55,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381.40/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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