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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 287.96 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 287.96 and 176.18 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 287.96 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/287.96 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 287.96 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 50,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,730.47/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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