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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 287.85 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 287.85 and 177.84 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 287.85 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/287.85 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 287.85 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 51,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191.24/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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