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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 289.14 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 289.14 and 174.68 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 289.14 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/289.14 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 289.14 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 50,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,506.98/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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