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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 312.87 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 312.87 and 170.28 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 312.87 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/312.87 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 312.87 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 53,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,275.50/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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