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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 314.68 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 314.68 and 173.56 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 314.68 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/314.68 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 314.68 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 54,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615.86/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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