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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.51 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.51 and 173.99 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.51 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.51 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.51 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 50,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,196.41/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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