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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 313.05 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 313.05 and 170.42 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 313.05 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/313.05 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 313.05 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 53,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349.98/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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