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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.90 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.90 and 174.48 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.90 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.90 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.90 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 54,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,594.79/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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