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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.65 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.65 and 117.60 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.65 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.65 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.65 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 36,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.24/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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