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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 313.50 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 313.50 and 174.67 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 313.50 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/313.50 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 313.50 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 54,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,759.05/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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