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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 312.93 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 312.93 and 170.22 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 312.93 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/312.93 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 312.93 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 53,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266.94/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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