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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.92 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.92 and 173.44 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.92 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.92 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.92 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 54,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446.28/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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