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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.57 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.57 and 170.61 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.57 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.57 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.57 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 53,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497.22/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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