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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.32 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.32 and 174.84 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.32 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.32 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.32 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 54,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780.87/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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