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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 314.16 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 314.16 and 173.20 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 314.16 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/314.16 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 314.16 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 54,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412.51/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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